GRE Word List
CONSANGUINITY
the quality or state of being consanguineous
The meaning of the word consanguinity is the quality or state of being consanguineous.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| acoustics | a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |